This page records all the stencil artwork of Vat That Luang's windows and doors before and after the 20024/25 renovation.
The pictures are arranged in order as if starting from the centre front door and walking anti-clockwise around the sim, ending up at the front left-hand door.
For each window/door is shown the original stencil work from the 1980's (Only outside stenciled), the newly renovated artwork outside and the new stencil work now added inside.
The pictures are arranged in order as if starting from the centre front door and walking anti-clockwise around the sim, ending up at the front left-hand door.
For each window/door is shown the original stencil work from the 1980's (Only outside stenciled), the newly renovated artwork outside and the new stencil work now added inside.
Front Centre Door
Due to shortages only the front doors were stenciled with gold during the 1980's
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In 2024/25 the stencil preservation team only touched up the existing stencil work on the front doors
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In 2024/25 the stencil preservation team also stencilled the insides of window & doors
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Front Right-Hand Door
Due to shortages only the front doors were stenciled with gold during the 1980's
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In 2024/25 the stencil preservation team only touched up the existing stencil work on the front doors
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In 2024/25 the stencil preservation team also stencilled the insides of window & doors
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North Side Window #1
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North Side Window #2
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North Side Door #1
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North Side Window #3
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North Side Window #4
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North Side Door #2
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North Side Window #5
The "Black Window". This window was used by thieves to break in and steal Buddha images from the vat. It is considered inauspicious and so remains without any decoration.
The "Black Window". This window was used by thieves to break in and steal Buddha images from the vat. It is considered inauspicious and so remains without any decoration.
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Rear Left Door
The outside of this rear door retains the original silver coloured stencil work of Tiao Achan Manivong.
The outside of this rear door retains the original silver coloured stencil work of Tiao Achan Manivong.
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Rear Right Door
This door was bricked up during an earlier renovation, possibly during the 1980's. It was opened up again and restored during 2024/25
This door was bricked up during an earlier renovation, possibly during the 1980's. It was opened up again and restored during 2024/25
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South Side Window #6
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South Side Window #7
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South Side Window #8
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South Side Window #9
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South Side Window #10
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South Side Door #1
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South Side Window #11
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Front Left-Hand Door
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